Protection system for structural members such as cables

摘要

A protection system for a structural element is provided. The protection system employs a shield assembly comprising two parts formed of one or more materials configured to provide protection from a threat, such as a blast, projectiles, cutting, or a fire. At least one bracket assembly attaches to the structural element. The shield assembly is hingedly attached to the bracket assembly, so that the two parts of the shield assembly can be moved away from the structural element while remaining attached to the structural element.

主权项

1. A protection system for a structural element comprising a cable for a bridge, the protection system comprising:
a shield assembly comprising two parts, the shield assembly comprised of one or more materials configured to provide protection from a threat; at least one bracket assembly comprising:
an attachment mechanism configured for attachment to the cable of the structural element, the attachment mechanism comprising a band device configured to wrap about a periphery of the structural element, anda hinge mechanism comprising a further band device comprising two band parts each attached to an inner surface of each of the two parts of the shield assembly, each band part including a hinge element, each hinge element hingedly attached to the band device wrapped about the periphery of the structural element, wherein the two parts of the shield assembly can be pivoted away from the structural element while remaining attached to the structural element via the band device wrapped about the periphery of the structural element.